Software

Software

1. OS

   • UI
     • CLI
     • GUI
     • Menus
   • Memory Management
     • manages the memory
   • peripheral management
   • Multi Tasking
   • Security
     • Anti-virus
     • Firewall
   • Utilitites
     • Updater
     • Defrager

2. Application software

   • Custom written
     • Meets the needs
     • More expensive
     • May take long to develop
   • Off the shelf
     • Cheap
     • May not meet the needs
     • Support is provided
     • Readily available
   • Open Source
     • Free
     • Can be modified
     • No support included
     • Bugs may be fixed immediately if the community contributes